AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCastries Vendors Arcade Shock: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says financial support will be provided to vendors displaced by Global Ports Holding’s EC$135m redevelopment, but vendors are still pressing for clearer relocation plans after demolition began and temporary space is incomplete. Violence Against Women: Saint Lucia is reeling after the killing of 24-year-old Joy St Omer; her estranged husband has turned himself in, police confirm an active protection order and a court matter over alleged breaches, and a vigil outside the Gros Islet station has turned into a wider demand for stronger protections. Public Pushback on Crime Policy: In the wake of St Omer’s death, a petition calling for reinstating and enforcing capital punishment has surged past 5,000 signatures, while ministers say support services are being activated for the family. Regional Unity & Digital Drive: CARICOM leaders urged tighter unity as global turmoil hits small states, while the Amplify Summit backed faster Caribbean digital transformation. Sports Tragedy: Police are investigating the death of Vincentian volleyballer and tennis coach Darrion Roberts found dead in Sunny Acres.
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